The Big Dating Question – Who Should Pay?
Men and women, and people within the same gender, have countless answers for this question. Society and its eternally blurring and changing codes of decency dictate that, on the first date, and even on the first few dates, the man should always pay. Very classic codes hold that the man should always pay. To the very end. In this century, that particular rigidity, for the sake of men everywhere, has finally gone out the window. However, the question remains unanswered: On the first date, and on the first few dates, who should pay? There are a few answers to this question. Men should only pay if they like the girl they’re with: This would be the practical approach toward dating. It’s pretty safe and usually does not lead to confusion. If you, the man, are having a good time, grab the bill before she does and politely indicate that you’ll cover the bill. Don’t pretend like you’re doing her a big favor, then she’ll just think you think she’s poor. She’ll know it’s an act of kindness and sh